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NHS National Framework for Generics Housekeeping

NHS England

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Nov 2025 at 11:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

26 Sep 2025 at 07:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

09 Sep 2025 at 15:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 15:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Aug 2025 at 15:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England has initiated the procurement of a National Framework for Generics Housekeeping, encompassing Oral Products and Hospital Only Products, with a procurement budget of approximately £62.4 million. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage as of 22nd December 2025, with the contracting process focusing on ensuring continuity in the supply of essential pharmaceuticals across various regions of the United Kingdom, including London, Manchester, and many others. The open procedure procurement began with planning in August 2025 and involved an extensive period of market engagement, document preparation, and bidding, which concluded with awards being signed on 21st November 2025. The contracts, set to commence on 1st February 2026, include options for extensions up to 2030, providing robust support to public health operations nationwide. The procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category, following an open procurement methodology with framework agreements incorporating a reopening of competition method.

This substantial tender represents numerous opportunities for suppliers within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly SMEs that are well-positioned to supply essential hospital-only and oral pharmaceutical products. The contracts have been awarded to a diverse group of suppliers, including both large companies and SMEs, highlighting an inclusive approach that encourages participation from various scales of suppliers. Businesses that can deliver competitively priced pharmaceutical products, with assurance on quality and reliability, stand to benefit from these contracted opportunities. This framework not only facilitates direct business growth through multi-year contracts but also offers strategic market entry and expansion for suppliers in the UK's public health sector. The procurement supports the government's commitment to supply chain resilience by fostering a competitive environment where SMEs and larger entities alike can thrive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS National Framework for Generics Housekeeping

Notice Description

NHS National Framework for Generics Housekeeping Offer reference number: CM/PHG/25/5733 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months. Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/PHG/25/5733/01 Oral products CESW/LSNE/NWLN 01/02/2026 to 31/05/2027 (16 months) CM/PHG/25/5733/02 Hospital only products DCE/DSW 01/02/2026 to 30/09/2027 (20 months) DLS/DNE: 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2027 (12 months) DLN/DNW 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2027 (12 months)

Lot Information

Lot 1 - CM/PHG/25/5733/01 - Oral (plus non-parenteral)

CM/PHG/25/5733/01 Oral Products CESW/LSNE/NWLN 01/02/2026 to 31/05/2027 (16 months)

Renewal: Option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months

Lot 2 - CM/PHG/25/5733/02 - Hospital only

CM/PHG/25/5733/02 Hospital only products DCE/DSW 01/02/2026 to 30/09/2027 (20 months) DLS/DNE: 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2027 (12 months) DLN/DNW 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2027 (12 months)

Renewal: Option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) for a period or periods up to a total of 48 months

Planning Information

NHS England is advising suppliers of an upcoming tender for the NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Generic Pharmaceuticals, Housekeeping Products, to commence on 1st February 2026 for varying dates of up to 20 months with options to extend for a maximum total contract period of 48 months. This procurement will largely consist of previously terminated products of hospital only and oral (plus non-parenteral) products across all regions of the country. The purpose of this notice is to inform existing and potential new suppliers of this procurement. Useful information for suppliers can be found here NHS England » Medicines procurement and supply chain. Specific information regarding the products included in this procurement will be provided in the ITO which will be issued shortly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058823
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085542-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,023,284 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£52,023,284 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£39,406,040 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£39,406,040 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
41
Supplier Names

Accord UK Ltd

Alissa Healthcare Research Limited

Amarox Limited

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

Biocon

Brown & Burk UK Ltd

Chiesi Limited

Cipla (EU) Limited

Crescent Pharma Ltd

Day Lewis Medical Ltd

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Limited

Drugsrus Ltd

Grindeks Kalceks UK Ltd

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Infectopharm Ltd

JCSH Pharma Ltd

Kent Pharma Ltd

Luye Pharma Ltd

Martindale Pharma

Medreich PLC

Mercury Pharmaceuticals Limited

Milpharm Ltd

Morningside Pharmaceuticals

Necessity Supplies Limited

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd

Novumgen Limited

Pfizer Limited

Pfizer Ltd

RPH Pharmaceuticals AB

Relonchem Ltd

Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited

Seacross Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Sun Pharma UK Ltd

Teva UK Limited

Thornton and Ross Ltd

Tillomed Laboratories Ltd

Viatris UK Healthcare Limited

Wockhardt UK Limited

Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd

Zydus Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd

hameln pharma ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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